Weather radar Medellín
Real-time precipitation radar · Antioquia · Colombia
Medellín climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Medellín shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26.6° | 25.9° | 26° | 26° | 26.6° | 26.2° | 27.5° | 27.2° | 27.4° | 25.9° | 25.4° | 25.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 16.6° | 17° | 17.1° | 17.5° | 17.6° | 17° | 16.8° | 16.8° | 16.9° | 17.2° | 17.4° | 17.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 111 | 197 | 307 | 404 | 319 | 259 | 155 | 213 | 208 | 331 | 296 | 169 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 316 | 272 | 280 | 248 | 260 | 272 | 322 | 311 | 300 | 257 | 252 | 288 |
| Humidity | 82% | 85% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 86% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 87% | 87% | 86% |
Best time to visit Medellín
The best time to visit Medellín is typically January. In this month the average high is 26.6°C, precipitation is 111 mm and sunshine duration is 316 hours. The annual average high is 26.4°C, total annual precipitation is 2969 mm (313 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3378 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medellín
How up to date is the weather radar for Medellín?
The weather radar for Medellín is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Medellín?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Medellín: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Medellín?
The thunderstorm potential for Medellín is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Medellín.
What is the climate like in Medellín?
Medellín has an annual average high of 26.4°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 27.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 16.6°C). The wettest month is April with 404 mm, the driest January with 111 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2969 mm (313 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3378 hours.
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